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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 37

SSC CGL - 06 Dec 2022 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q37

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By which name is the birthday of Lord Krishna famous?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Janmashtami.

  • Janmashtami is celebrated as the birthday of lord Krishna as the eighth avatar of the lord Vishnu. 
  • According to Hindu mythology, Krishna, the human incarnation of Vishnu, was born on this day to destroy Mathura's demon king, Kansa, the brother of Krishna's virtuous mother, Devaki.
  • Krishna was born on the eighth (Ashtami) day of the dark fortnight in the Bhadrapada month (August–September) in Mathura and was Devaki and Vasudeva's son.